First-ever, advanced metal 3D-printing system of its kind dedicated to flight-critical applications

CAMPBELL, Calif. - March 16, 2021- Primus Aerospace—a leading contract manufacturing partner to aerospace, defense & space OEMs—has joined the VELO3D partner network with the purchase of a Ti6Al4V Sapphire® metal additive manufacturing (AM) system.

This is the first titanium-dedicated metal 3D printer from VELO3D that will be used solely for aerospace & defense applications. Primus has identified VELO3D's AM system as a solution for many applications they currently produce, including cube satellites, hypersonics and turbine engines.

The Colorado-based company is a top-tier supplier for the leading defense primes and the majority of aerospace OEMs, including Lockheed, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, and Raytheon.

"Primus is proud to be a leader in this manufacturing category," says Gary Vaillancourt, Vice President of Engineering & Technical Sales. "Our customers require maximum performance of their aerospace-related systems and, together with VELO3D, we can redefine what is possible in manufacturing through advanced AM technology."

The partnership with VELO3D will enable Primus Aerospace to deliver unique design freedom and highest-quality AM services to their customers. Using the VELO3D manufacturing solution, Primus is looking to unlock powerful design and manufacturing capabilities that will enable the realization of previously unattainable geometries and optimized solutions as well as the exploration of novel aerospace applications.

"Primus Aerospace is an excellent partner for us with their customer focus, commitment to innovation, and adoption of leading-edge technology," says Benny Buller, founder and CEO of VELO3D. "Our capabilities will help them deliver to engineers and supply chain managers the part designs they want, not the limited part geometries that other commodity-AM suppliers say they can have. The synergies between our two companies will support developers of new products to optimize their designs without compromise or restraint."
Primus Aerospace expects to take delivery of the titanium Sapphire® System in Q1 2021 and will begin offering titanium printing at their facility located in Golden, Colorado.

Learn more about the VELO3D Contract Manufacturing Partner Network. https://www.velo3d.com/partners/

About Primus Aerospace
Primus Aerospace is a leading manufacturing partner to aerospace, defense & space OEMs / Primes & Tier I suppliers worldwide. Established in 1989, Primus Aerospace has grown into a vertically-integrated manufacturing operation that is strategically located in Colorado. The Company also operates a sales & engineering office in Arizona and distribution warehouse in the Netherlands, EU. Primus Aerospace offers a broad array of build-to-print manufacturing and integration services, including multi-axis machining, mechanical and electrical assembly, 3D printing, waterjetting, EDM, testing services and design support. Primus is committed to delivering the most complex & critical solutions to the aerospace & defense industry by aligning our capabilities & processes with the market's evolving needs. https://primusaero.com/about-us/

About VELO3D
VELO3D allows for the manufacture of previously impossible geometries, empowering companies to imagine more and additively manufacture nearly anything. Bringing together an integrated, full-stack solution of software, hardware, and process-control innovation, VELO3D's technology for 3D metal printing delivers unparalleled quality control for serial production and enhanced part performance. The solution allows engineers to accelerate product innovation, and become more agile and responsive to market needs, all while reducing costs. The privately funded company is based in Silicon Valley. VELO3D has been named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2021. For more information, please visit www.velo3d.com